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John James Westbrook Jr.
My neighbor Fred speaks so kindly, his reminisces so complete and wonderful, about his time spent with John James Westbrook, Jr. in Danville, VA that I dug up the old page about said Johnny and am reproducing the text and hopefully some of the photos here for Fred. I think the one above, and the… Continue reading
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Washington, NC Historic District
Welcome! You know the “so many books, so little time” phrase? This here will turn into “so many atrocities, so much time” in the next few days. And, if everything goes according to plan, this site’s address will be washingtonnc.org. I love a good appropriation of phrase, don’t you? If not, go away, you’re not… Continue reading
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drunks and me
I rarely drink alcoholic beverages. I have the occasional cocktail at my daughter’s house when we eat over there. We’re invited over there all the time and it’s a great place to be. The grandsons are 14 and 13, delightful company all the time. They’re not at the surly teenage time yet (I doubt they… Continue reading
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Mom from 1992
The top of the page notation: “Put your heart on the page”. It’s a journal entry from a journaling class she took when she was … 75 when she wrote this: (about 1922) What I remember best about that day was my excitement in watching the little barn owl perching on a branch of an… Continue reading
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New Year’s Eve Day and all is quiet
I made an unfortunate culinary choice last night. Kale salad, a big bowl of it, as a snack around 9 pm. Never, ever, do that to yourself. Tonight, for New Year’s, it’s a festival of meat at J’s so I’ve got to get this stomach calmed down in preparation for deliciousness. Now, if you’re not… Continue reading
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Holiday Cheers
My holiday went amazingly well. Probably helped by really good Uncle Val’s Gin and some Provigil. My mind was alert, my family was loving, and the food was incredible. Daughter roasted oysters and a GIANT ASS prime rib, cost them $150 for the MEAT. It was an incredible beast. We roasted oysters outside on the… Continue reading
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Social Security disability (2018 with 2021 update)
It took 3 years to get disability and we finally did it. That’s redundant, but I’m not feeling particularly grammarly today. What happens when you get disability? Well, if someone in the household already is on disability, it means a trip to social services to find out what services you’ll lose now that you are… Continue reading
About Me
An English diarist and naval administrator. I served as administrator of the Royal Navy and Member of Parliament. I had no maritime experience, but I rose to be the Chief Secretary to the Admiralty under both King Charles II and King James II through patronage, diligence, and my talent for administration. Also archivist and avid fan of The Dead Mule School of Southern Literature.
Washington NC Historic District 